Mercury

Cristofano Gherardi called il Doceno1555/1557

Palazzo Vecchio Museum
Firenze, Italy

The painting shows the god Mercury, the messemger of the gods and protector of commerce, with his typical attributes:his winged feet and helmet, holding the caduceus. Photo: Simone Lampredi

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Details

Title: Mercury
Creator Lifespan: 1508 - 1556
Creator Nationality: Italian
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Borgo San Sepolcro
Creator Birth Place: Borgo San Sepolcro
Date Created: 1555/1557
painter: Cristofano Gherardi called il Doceno
Theme: allegorical subject
Physical Dimensions: w100 x h250 cm (Complete)
Period: Mannerism
Original title: Mercurio
Type: fresco painting
Rights: Comune di Firenze, Comune di Firenze

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